Lead Cinematographer

**Who we are?**

We are Lobster Ink - a solutions company that helps some of the world's most influential businesses navigate transformative change. Because people ultimately drive change, we develop training solutions that build their capability.

Our global team of Lobsters design award-winning digital products and produce recognised training content that provides 1 million+ people across 200 countries with the practical skills and knowledge needed to be great at what they do. We are brave, caring, tenacious, inventive and unconventional. We work with the biggest names in hospitality - our client list has included the likes of Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide, Waitrose and Partners and Dubai Tourism. We're also proud to be part of Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services.

As our client list grows, so does our need for exceptional individuals to join our teams in Amsterdam, Cape Town, Washington and the world. This is where you come in.

**What will you do in this role?**

The Lead Cinematographer is responsible for creating and developing the creative approach to each project, as well as managing the film team and the quality of the lesson's being captured.

**Key Task & Responsibilities**

**Leadership**
- Lead, guide and mentor Videographers through the production process on assigned courses.
- Display clarity of mission and expectations on projects.
- Motivation and inspiration for video concepts, visual treatments, and video lessons.
- Give creative and technical guidance on video and audio capturing on-set.
- Promote a culture of innovation and teamwork.

**Creativity and world-class work**
- Work with other Lobster Ink specialists to develop capture and deliver learning concepts, specifically around audio and video production.
- Produce high-quality video content in line with a projects' technical requirements and creative
- Create the visual treatment, implement and onboard all relevant parties.
- Uphold Lobster Inks and industry best practice standards.

**Output Creation and Management**
- Constructively, direct film crew and elements needed to stay within the visual treatment.
- Lead the film dept from shotlisting to video delivery, including shotlist updates, and ensure that all work produced follows the intentional look and feel, ensure checks are constantly being done and adhere to Lobster Ink's standards.
- The effective on-boarding and leading of videographers and freelancers, to understand Lobster Ink workflows and to consistently produce work that is of world-class standard.
- Identify and motivate new ways of working that improve the timing and delivery of creative

**Targets**
- World-class product
- On-time, on-budget
- Content-rich in film theory
- Quality in technical execution

**Skills / Competencies**
- Detailed knowledge of creating emotionally engaging moments, using film
- A highly creative visionary with a great ability to execute technical and emotional storytelling.
- Excellent time management and quality control skills are essential.
- Strong leadership skills, with a proven track record of developing/mentoring team
- Adaptability and problem-solving: embrace a flexible and solutions-oriented approach to changing circumstances.
- Collaborate and build mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships, both internally and
- Proactive individual with proven strength in attention to detail and the ability to successfully manage several tasks simultaneously.

**Minimum experience required**:

- Minimum five to eight years' experience in film production.
- Minimum of two years' experience managing a team of five or more individuals.
- Extensive experience in working with multiple projects, at scale, is essential.
- Experience in producing localized content is essential.
- Previous experience working in an e-learning environment is beneficial.
- Significant expertise in all technical aspects of the film dept.
- A valid passport
- Able to travel extensively

**Minimum qualifications/education**
- Relevant degree or diploma in film or video content production is required
- An individual portfolio or showreel of work captured

**Who are you?**
- Sense of urgency, constantly pushing teams to exceed expectations and act with purpose and urgency.
- A hands-on, persuasive and professional approach to all projects.
- Love of culture and learning.
- Organised, analytical, empathetic, dynamic.
- Proactive, problem-solving, positive attitude.
- Able to both give and receive direction and constructive criticism well.
- Thorough and able to juggle multiple and diverse responsibilities with a strong emphasis on organization and unwavering attention to detail.
- Self-motivated and proactive.
- Insatiable curiosity and hunger for knowledge within the industry.
- Energised by the mentorship and development of others.
- Able to both give and receive direction and constructive criticism well.
- Insatiable curiosity and hunger for knowledge within th